Mellon Veteran Outreach Campus

08/31/2026

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11/01. MVOC invites you to support this upcoming Erie memorial.
The Erie County Veterans Memorial Park committee is dedicated to creating a new memorial that will not only honor the military men and women of Erie County who served during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) but will also pay special tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

View the full flyer below. ⤵

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars for our August Lunch & Learn on Friday, August 28th, featuring a presentation by Mike Ganske titled "N**i Spy and Sabotage Activities in the U.S."
Lunch begins at 11:30 AM with the presentation at 12:00 PM. We will be at the Ridge Building, located at 2142 Freeport Road, North East, PA 16428.

This presentation will:
• Explain the significance and purposes of espionage activities by N**i Germany
• Understand methodologies and tradecraft utilized: Codes, recruitment techniques, attempted operations, etc.
• Discuss dynamics and impact of espionage as practiced during WWII
• Examine Rumrich Spy Ring, Duquesne Spy Ring, Operation Pastorius and Operation Elster

If you would like to sponsor a lunch, volunteer, or make a donation, please visit our website for more information or send us a message.

08/17/2026

Veterans, first respoders, and their families are welcome to relax and enjoy open community space at the MVOC Ridge Complex, Monday through Friday from 9AM to 2PM.
Enjoy games, curated outdoor spaces, and refreshments made possible through generous donations and volunteer community members.

08/10/2026

Rent the Ridge Complex by submitting a reservation request online at https://mellonheritagefoundationinc.org/events-2-0/ or emailing us at [email protected]

What's Included:
Ballroom and overflow space
Beautifully maintained outdoor spaces (Fall foliage, anyone?)
The Grotto, perfect for ceremonies, speakers, and more.
Plenty of parking, restrooms, and a prep kitchen for your caterer or a potluck
An on-site event planner for an additional fee
Discounts for Those Who Serve (Veterans, first responders, and their family)

Fall availability is filling up fast, so reserve your date soon!
All proceeds help MVOC support those who serve through health & wellness, education, and community building programs.

08/04/2026

Late update*** Congratulations to Paul Roger’s! He was the winner of the bad boy zero turn mower! The story he shared with me is amazing and he gave me permission to share.
When Paul came to pick up the mower we were chatting about it when he shared he is not going to be using it. He explained he has a small lawn care business and his dad is always borrowing one when his mower breaks down. Paul bought one ticket with full intent to give this mower to his dad who is retired, a Navy veteran, and mows several country acres. I explained to him this is one of 250 made for America 250 which his gift to his dad even cooler! Thank you for purchasing your ticket, congratulations, and hope your dad is enjoying the new mower!

07/27/2026

Mark your calendars for our July Lunch & Learn on Friday, July 31st, featuring a presentation by the members of the North East American Legion Post 105 Family.

Lunch begins at 11:30 AM with the presentation at 12: 00 PM. We will be at the Ridge Building, located at 2142 Freeport Road, North East, PA 16428.

Get to know the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, advocating for service members, veterans, families, youth, and communities.

If you would like to sponsor a lunch, volunteer, or make a donation, please visit our website for more information or send us a message.

07/20/2026

We invite you to stop by the library during your visit to the Mellon Heritage Veteran's Outreach and Wellness Campus and explore our growing collection of over 1,400 titles, made possible by generous donations from local veterans and their families.

You can also request a tour of our Museum, curated with local donations and covering veteran artifacts and stories from the revolutionary war to present day. Tours are available during regular business hours and by appointment only.

View our library titles and request a museum tour at https://mellonheritagefoundationinc.org/services-2-0/

07/13/2026

Are you ready for Summer and Fall sports? We are!
We've been working on getting the softball, baseball, and soccer fields prepared for local events this year. We offer plenty of parking, discounts for those who serve or have served, and every reservation fee goes directly to helping us provide services to veterans, first responders, and their families!

Help us add more services by reserving our fields, becoming a sponsor, volunteering, or giving financially. Reserve here: https://mellonheritagefoundationinc.org/events-2-0/ by scrolling down to the "Request Reservation" form and selecting a field from the dropdown menu.

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

On behalf of our founder, Rick Mellon, staff, and volunteers, thank you to everybody who celebrated with us on Thursday and Friday!

We are so thankful for your generosity in helping us support veterans, first responders, and their families with community building, wellness services, and education. A special thank you to our volunteers who worked hard to bring this event to their community!

Thank you to our major sponsors Haynes' House, Erie News Now, Dee Caruana, Adaptive Construction, aetna, Erie Beer, Kia Auto Express, Off-Road Express, Country Fair, Giant Eagle, Harley-Davidson of Erie, and Great Lakes Reason to Ride for making this event possible!

It's not too late to donate! You can give online at https://mellonheritagefoundationinc.org/donate-2-0/